Job summary
The post holder will assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care to patients within ward 16. The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the registered nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated to them. They will work collaboratively with the ward environment to meet the needs of patients, following the HUTH NHS Trust policies and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.
Main duties of the job
Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers,Contributes to the effective communication between members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients care, taking personal responsibility to share update and share information.Ensures information is conveyed to the patient in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understanding
Responsible for ensuring the registered nurse receives factual, prompt and accurate information on how patients progress.Uses knowledge and experience to deliver routine tasks as agreed with the registered nurse.
Undertakes a range of predefined procedures, such as phlebotomy and ECG, for which specific training has been given under the direction of the registered nurse
Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance.
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development
Work with management on any new training requirements
To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team
Works under the direction of a registered nurse, to deliver a range of pre-determined care procedures.
Responsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse within the ward setting.Assists patients to undertake normal activities of daily living.Follows care plans developed by the registered nurse.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- All sections of application form have been completed, with all sections accurate and appropriately addressed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to Level 3
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in a healthcare environment. Previous caring experience
Desirable
- Competent in a range of clinical competencie s relevant to the ward/depart ment area. Including venepuncture and cannulation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Approachable and caring
- Ability to work within complex care settings / stressful situations
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Must be willing to work flexibly
- Able to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires
- Potential for cross site working as the service demands
- Understands requirements for health and safety
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- All sections of application form have been completed, with all sections accurate and appropriately addressed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to Level 3
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in a healthcare environment. Previous caring experience
Desirable
- Competent in a range of clinical competencie s relevant to the ward/depart ment area. Including venepuncture and cannulation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Approachable and caring
- Ability to work within complex care settings / stressful situations
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Must be willing to work flexibly
- Able to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires
- Potential for cross site working as the service demands
- Understands requirements for health and safety
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
